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Best Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe

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This rich, creamy, and utterly addictive slow cooker chicken soup features sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and a velvety broth that tastes like it simmered all day in a fancy restaurant. It’s the ultimate stress-free dish for feeding a crowd, and it’s guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, or to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sear the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze pan with a splash of chicken broth if needed, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Build the base: Add sautéed onions and garlic to slow cooker with chicken. Pour in chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Shred chicken: Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
  6. Finish with cream and Parmesan: With slow cooker on LOW, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and broth is smooth. Cook 5-10 minutes more to heat through.
  7. Taste and adjust: Season with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of sun-dried tomato oil if desired.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

For best results, do not skip searing the chicken—it adds deep flavor. Always add cream and Parmesan at the end to prevent curdling. To thicken the broth, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in with the cream. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk and use dairy-free Parmesan. Freeze the soup base (before adding dairy) for best results.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken soup, marry me chicken, creamy chicken soup, sun-dried tomato, comfort food, potluck, crowd-pleasing

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